{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Columbus Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9620154,"projectId":9483230,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, I was able to purchase a variety of engaging resources from Teachers Pay Teachers that have made a tremendous difference in my classroom! The materials have supported learning across all subjects — from hands-on math games and interactive science centers to literacy activities that build strong reading foundations. Having access to high-quality, ready-to-use resources has allowed me to tailor lessons to my students' interests and needs, keeping them motivated and excited about learning every day.\r\n\r\nMy students especially love the colorful digital activities and printable games that make practice feel like play. 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My students are absolutely loving the new hands-on manipulatives — the magnetic coins, math counters, and balance scale have made learning math concepts click in such a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the magnetic coins daily during small-group math lessons to practice identifying coins, learning their values, and exploring combinations that make a dollar. It's been a life-saver during centers — students are so excited to \"shop\" for items using the coins, and I've seen huge growth in their ability to compare amounts and recognize different coins. The balance scale has helped bring our greater-than, less-than, and equal-to lessons to life. Seeing the scale tip physically has made those abstract ideas tangible for little learners!\r\n\r\nI'll never forget the look on their faces when they saw all the new materials for the first time — eyes wide, hands reaching, and so many \"Can we play with these now?\" questions! It was pure joy. These tools have helped build confidence, independence, and excitement about math in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue exploring real-world math through fun, interactive lessons like classroom \"stores,\" measurement investigations, and sorting challenges. Because of your kindness, my students are learning that math isn't just numbers on a page — it's something they can touch, explore, and love.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746452742635,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives/9230138/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9620154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746585668970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9620154"},{"teacherId":9620154,"projectId":9152739,"letterContent":"I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generosity. Because of your support through DonorsChoose, my students now have access to iPads. These resources are already making a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see the excitement on my students' faces as they eagerly choose books that reflect their own lives, confidently practice math skills with new tools, or collaborate in groups thanks to our new iPads. For many of my kindergartners, school is the foundation of their love of learning, and your donation has created opportunities that will continue to inspire them throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour gift not only provided supplies but also showed my students that people outside of our classroom believe in them and their future. That encouragement is powerful; it builds confidence, joy, and motivation to keep striving for success.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in my students and in education. You have truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1746785784389,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-minds-with-technology-one-les/9152739/","projectTitle":"\"Igniting Minds With Technology, One Lesson at a time.\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9620154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746585668970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9620154"},{"teacherId":5622257,"projectId":9450413,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom easel and whiteboard project! The large easel has quickly become my favorite classroom tool—it's something I've missed dearly over the past two years due to limited resources, and being able to use it again has truly made my teacher heart happy. My students absolutely love interacting with the easel, using the magnets to create engaging, hands-on displays that showcase what we're learning. The easel also allows us to step away from technology like the Smartboard and enjoy physical, more permanent interactive lessons that deepen understanding and foster collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe small teacher whiteboard has also been an essential addition during small group lessons, helping me model skills up close and provide focused support. This project has had a lasting impact on how I teach and how my Kindergartners engage with reading, math, and writing. Thank you for making it possible to create a more interactive, collaborative, and joyful learning environment where my students can grow, explore, and shine every day!","fullyFundedDate":1754337025118,"projectUrl":"project/easel-y-engaged/9450413/","projectTitle":"Easel-y Engaged!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5622257_orig.jpg?crop=1218,1217,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595007915861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5622257"},{"teacherId":5622257,"projectId":9100716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Timing is Everything.\" Because of your generosity, my students received individual timers, a large visual timer, a sand timer, and a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. The individual timers have helped students manage their own time during library visits, building independence and responsibility. 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Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact in our classroom—thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1739374878089,"projectUrl":"project/timing-is-everything/9100716/","projectTitle":"Timing is Everything","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dial","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5622257_orig.jpg?crop=1218,1217,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595007915861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5622257"},{"teacherId":9127402,"projectId":9203139,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students now have access to headphones that are transforming their learning experience each day. In today's classroom, technology plays such a vital role, and the addition of headphones has made it possible for students to fully engage in online lessons, reading programs, and interactive activities without distraction. With the ability to focus on their own tasks, students are gaining independence and practicing skills at their own pace, which has already led to noticeable growth in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited about using the headphones during literacy and math centers. They love the sense of ownership they feel when they can log in, hear clear instructions, and work confidently on their assignments. For many, this is the first time they have been able to listen and learn without background noise, and it has made such a difference in their ability to stay on task and retain information.","fullyFundedDate":1743312360007,"projectUrl":"project/letter-love-and-learning-a-pre-k-litera/9203139/","projectTitle":"Letter Love and Learning: A Pre-K Literacy Party!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hull","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9127402_orig.jpg?crop=894,894,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743312500411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9127402"},{"teacherId":9930468,"projectId":9295894,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. I am using the new organizational supplies in several meaningful ways to support our students' IEP goals. The clipboard is used to keep progess monitoring information in a central location for efficient tracking of data. The color coded files are used to organize student documents and work samples for quick analysis. The draw bins are used for sorting student materials for small groups and tokens for positive reinforcement. This system has made the process of tracking student goals efficient and effective.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your contribution to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785248481,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-support-goal-achievement/9295894/","projectTitle":"Tools to Support Goal Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daugherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9930468_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740590767012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9930468"},{"teacherId":9620154,"projectId":9360492,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project! Because of you, my students now have the tools they need to stay organized, build responsibility, and strengthen the important home-to-school connection.\r\n\r\nWith the organizational supplies you funded, including take-home folders, labels, and storage materials, each of my students now has a dedicated system for transporting important papers, homework, and notes between school and home. This may seem like a small change, but for kindergarteners, having a consistent routine and visual structure makes a huge difference. They've taken such pride in caring for their folders, and I've seen a real improvement in their independence and excitement about staying organized.\r\n\r\nFamilies have shared how helpful it is to have a clear way to keep up with classwork and communication, and it's made my job easier, too. No more lost papers or confused kiddos wondering what they were supposed to bring back!\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support made this possible. Thank you for investing in the daily success of my students and helping set the tone for a strong school year. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1753907764372,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-ready-to-shine-take-ho/9360492/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Ready to Shine: Take-Home Folders for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9620154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746585668970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9620154"},{"teacherId":9620154,"projectId":9114181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your support, my students now have access to resources that are already making a big difference in their learning. The joy on their faces when we opened the materials was priceless!\r\nYour kindness helps create a brighter, more engaging, and inclusive learning environment for every child in my classroom. My students are forever grateful for your contributions. I'm truly grateful for your belief in our students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1740671040221,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientist-and-researchers/9114181/","projectTitle":"Little Scientist and Researchers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9620154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746585668970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9620154"},{"teacherId":8505350,"projectId":9117017,"letterContent":"The project funded by DonorsChoose had a significant and positive impact on my classroom. With the resources provided, my students gained access to materials and tools that were previously unavailable or limited. This not only enhanced our daily learning environment but also boosted student engagement, motivation, and academic performance. The donation allowed me to implement more interactive and hands-on activities, making lessons more meaningful and memorable. Overall, it helped close resource gaps and created a more equitable, supportive space where all students had a better opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1739757747472,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-littles-the-sor/9117017/","projectTitle":"Teaching Littles the SOR!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8505350_orig.jpg?crop=608,608,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657144470142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8505350"},{"teacherId":9620154,"projectId":9110112,"letterContent":"The giftcards I received offered materials for all grade levels and learning styles, allowing me to tailor my instruction to meet diverse student needs—especially helpful for supporting struggling learners or extending learning for advanced students.\r\nThis reduced the time I spent creating resources from scratch, I was able to focus more on planning engaging lessons, providing feedback, and supporting my students.Many TpT products are creative and interactive (like games, task cards, digital activities), which can boost student motivation and participation. Teacher Pay Teacher reflects current trends in education (like SEL, DEI, or digital learning tools), helping me to stay relevant and responsive to my students' needs.","fullyFundedDate":1739406000417,"projectUrl":"project/show-it-share-it/9110112/","projectTitle":"Show It! Share It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9620154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746585668970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9620154"},{"teacherId":9930468,"projectId":9128543,"letterContent":"I want to begin by saying that I am very thankful for the math materials that have been donated to my classroom. As a special education inclusion teacher, I serve students with a variety of learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses. 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